Webinar: Research in Esports and Gaming by CDW Education

Research in Esports and Gaming

About

Esports and gaming are not only popular forms of entertainment, but also rich sources of data and insights for academic research. Join us for a virtual webinar titled “Research in Esports and Gaming” where we will bring on panelists from different disciplines and domains that are conducting rigorous research in esports and gaming. You will learn about the research guidelines that are important to consider in esports studies, such as ethics, validity, reliability, and generalizability. You will also learn about the current state and trends of academic research in esports and gaming, covering topics such as performance, training, cognition, health, education, culture, and society. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and tips from experts and peers on how to conduct and access high-quality research in esports and gaming. Register now and get ready to explore the fascinating world of esports and gaming research!

Presenters

Danielle Rourke

Manager, Esports in Education | CDW Education

Danielle Rourke is the National Esports Manager for CDW and brings extensive leadership and technology skills, having worked in a variety of disciplines and industries. A technologist, analyst, & strategist at heart, one of Danielle's true passions is helping broker technological solutions to help students, staff, & faculty across the globe engage more fully in the power of education. She also holds a long-standing love of the way gaming can connect communities & generations. Danielle sees & lives the incredible value in connecting the gaming community with career & educational opportunities. Before CDW, Danielle was an Education Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies and served as an Associate Director of Information Technology for the University of Colorado Boulder, where she championed new and innovative methods of utilizing technology to make education more accessible to under-served student populations.

Dr. Seth Jenny

Associate Professor - Slippery Rock University

Seth E. Jenny, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor teaching esports courses within the Department of Exercise Science at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (SRU), USA. He serves as a founding board member of the "Esports Research Network", Associate Editor of the "Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports", Deputy Editor of the "International Journal of Esports", and faculty advisor to the SRU Esports Club.

As an active scholar and researcher, Dr. Jenny has provided 100+ professional presentations and published 50+ peer-reviewed journal articles in his prime areas of research: performance and health implications of esports, motion-based video gaming, instructional technology, and distance running.
He is the Senior Editor of the "Routledge Handbook of Esports" and is the lead author of the Human Kinetics textbook "Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, and Coaches".

Nesli Kolasinli

Founder, Ludos Co. and Lecturer Bahcesehir University

Nesli is an avid gamer, learning designer, researcher and a multipotentialite. She gives lectures and conducts research projects at various educational programs and universities on subjects related to gaming, education and esports. She is the founder of Ludos Co., a global company which leads projects and provides consultancy on gaming, esports and game-based learning. She is the consultant of the collegiate esports program at BAU, where she teaches and runs a mentoring program for students.

Nesli has worked all over the world in various positions of esports from content creation to tournament management, and her passion for the combination of education and games stems from her role as an executive manager at one of the most prominent educational institutions in Istanbul for over 5 years where she both designed curriculums and executed country-scale learning programs mostly based on game-based learning and creative drama.

Jihan Johnston-McGlotten,M. Ed.

Founder BeatBotics, Esports Education Specialist for NASEF, and Community Impact Manager for Ghost Gaming

Jihan Johnston-McGlotten is a seasoned, multifunctional learning change agent with 13+ years experience as an accomplished educator with proven expertise in the pedagogical framework with a proven track record in teaching, curriculum and program development, and leadership development.

In her role as an educational specialist with the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF), Jihan champions educational opportunities for high school students through esports, bridging the gap between education and entertainment.

As the co-curator of BeatBotics, Jihan showcases the transformative impact of digital technology in esports, gaming, metaverse, and AI, particularly within black and brown communities. Her work highlights her trailblazing spirit and commitment to amplifying the voices of these communities.

Dr. Aaron Koshy

Academic Cardiology Registrar at NHS Trust and Chief Editor - International Journal of Esports

Dr. Aaron Koshy is an academic cardiologist with interests in Heart Failure, Performance, Novel Technologies & Esports. His specialities are in the focus areas of Player Health and Application of Technology. In addition to his work and research with NHS, Dr. Koshy also founded and is the Chief Editor for the International Journal of Esports, an open source journal for all disciplines of esports research.